Obituary of Paul Prudhomme

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Paul Prudhomme

Paul Prudhomme (born July 13th, 1940 in Opelousas, Louisiana) was an TV Personality who was best known for being a TV celeb chef. Paul died on October 8th, 2015 and his death was due to a short illness, possibly related to his obesity.

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Paul Prudhomme Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Prudhomme, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Prudhomme
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
    • Birth Date: July 13, 1940
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Gene Autry Prudhomme
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Prudhomme
    • Father: Eli Prudhomme, Jr.
    • Mother: Hazel Reed
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kay Hinrichs (married 1980-31 December 1992, her death)
      • Lori Bennett (married 2010-2015, his death)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on July 13th Born in 1940 Born in Louisiana Died in 2015 Died at age 75 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"I must resist - these sweets are going to be the death of me."

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."

"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

"Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living."

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."

"Without a measureless and perpetual uncertainty, the drama of human life would be destroyed."

""The triumph of life over death is the ideal of Paul Prudhomme." (V)"

"Paul Prudhomme's life was a shining example of passion, dedication, and innovation in the culinary world, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Paul Prudhomme was a renowned American chef, best known for his Cajun and Creole dishes, who sadly passed away in the later years of his life. (V)"

Is Mr. Paul Prudhomme still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-14 08:43:08
Author: Stan
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